--- title: "Smiles Ahead | Orthodontist in Corby | Virtual Consultant Online" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiles-ahead description: "Smiles Ahead is an orthodontic practice in Corby. Rated 4.8/5 from 32 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Smiles Ahead 27 Rockingham Rd, Corby NN17 1AD, UK, [Corby](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/corby) NN17 1AD 4.8 (32 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Retainers [01536 269298](tel:01536 269298) [Visit Website](https://www.smilesaheadcorby.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2407009094499136090&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Smiles Ahead is a registered orthodontic provider serving Corby and the surrounding area. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. The practice has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are The Dental Centre in Corby (under a mile away), Corby Private Medical Centre in Corby (about 2 miles away), and Chancery Dental - Corby in Corby (about 2 miles away). The practice offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. The practice website also mentions serving Great Oakley, Little Stanion, Rockingham, Rothwell, and Weldon. Two reviews of the practice: “Everyone at Smiles Ahead has been so amazing. I had to go in as an emergency patient and they got a slot for me that morning. I had a panicky episode on my firs…” (one patient), and “Been a patient with Smiles Ahead for many years now and can honestly say the care has been exemplary. The staff are always professional and friendly and will go…” (one patient). The practice is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Corby, including this one. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. The practice address is 27 Rockingham Rd, Corby NN17 1AD, UK, postcode NN17 1AD. Its 4.8 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.7 across the practices we track in Corby. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. ## Smiles Ahead at a Glance | Address | 27 Rockingham Rd, Corby NN17 1AD, UK, Corby, NN17 1AD | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | Private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | The Dental Centre, Corby — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Smiles Ahead Around Smiles Ahead the 2021 Census counts 1,872 residents, with 6.9% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is Corby Technical School, 0.4 miles away. Within three miles there are 6 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 7 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 5th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,872 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Corby Technical School (0.4 miles); Lodge Park Academy (1.5 miles); Corby Business Academy (2.1 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (1 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 7 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in NN17 | 9,328 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in NN17 | 25.2% | | Residents per square kilometre in NN17 | 916 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the NN17 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/nn17) ## NHS Orthodontics in Corby NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board. Smiles Ahead is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Smiles Ahead offer NHS treatment? Smiles Ahead offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Smiles Ahead offer? Smiles Ahead offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Smiles Ahead offer payment plans? Smiles Ahead is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Smiles Ahead offer a free consultation? Smiles Ahead is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Smiles Ahead use digital scanning? Smiles Ahead is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Smiles Ahead accessible? Smiles Ahead is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Smiles Ahead located? Smiles Ahead is located in Corby. How many orthodontists are there in Corby? We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Corby, of which Smiles Ahead is one. What other orthodontists are near Smiles Ahead? The nearest other practices on our register are The Dental Centre (Corby, under a mile away), Corby Private Medical Centre (Corby, about 2 miles away), and Chancery Dental - Corby (Corby, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Smiles Ahead, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Smiles Ahead on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Corby View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/corby) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Smiles Ahead on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is The Dental Centre, under a mile away. | Practice | From Smiles Ahead | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-centre), Corby | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (375) | | [Corby Private Medical Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/corby-private-medical-centre), Corby | 1.5 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (900) | | [Chancery Dental - Corby](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chancery-dental-corby), Corby | 1.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (156) | | [Dr Maha Aljefri \| Invisalign \| Braces \| Clear Aligners](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-maha-aljefri-invisalign-braces-clear-aligners), Corby | 1.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (7) | | [Dr Suchi Vaidya BDS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-suchi-vaidya-bds), Corby | 2.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (1) | | [Priors Hall Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/priors-hall-dental), Corby | 2.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (336) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Smiles Ahead. [The Dental Centre — Corby (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-centre) [Corby Private Medical Centre — Corby (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/corby-private-medical-centre) [Chancery Dental - Corby — Corby (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chancery-dental-corby) [Dr Maha Aljefri | Invisalign | Braces | Clear Aligners — Corby (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-maha-aljefri-invisalign-braces-clear-aligners) [Dr Suchi Vaidya BDS — Corby (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-suchi-vaidya-bds) [Priors Hall Dental — Corby (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/priors-hall-dental) [Compare All Orthodontists in Corby](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/corby) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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